Speech of Marshall M. Strong, February 5, 1847
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- 1847-02-05
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Democrat Marshall M. Strong, a delegate to the constitutional convention from Racine, voiced strong opposition to the 1846 constitution. Differing from the majority of the delegates, he resigned before the close of the session and devoted all of his effort to defeating the first constitution. In this speech, delivered in 1847, Strong passionately argues against giving rights to married women and allowing immigrants to vote
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Strong, Marshall Mason, 1813-1864
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- Recollection Wisconsin
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- Wisconsin Historical Society
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- State Historical Society of Wisconsin
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- English
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- Strong, Marshall Mason, 1813-1864. Speech of Marshall M. Strong, February 5, 1847. 1847-02-05. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/tp/id/41946. (Accessed April 19, 2024.)
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- Strong, Marshall Mason, 1813-1864, (1847-02-05) Speech of Marshall M. Strong, February 5, 1847. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/tp/id/41946
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- Strong, Marshall Mason, 1813-1864. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America <http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/tp/id/41946>.